It happened, again. Another winter over. I’m not sure if it’s the bone shattering cold, the conveyor belt of darkness or the sameness every day that keeps me from embracing six months out of every year. Whatever it is my … Continue reading
I’m no Grinch. I’ve loved Christmas all my life. Ralph’s called me Santa’s #1 helper for years but this year something’s happened. Maybe it was the wedding… Being away at the end of November might have thrown my “it’s time … Continue reading
Having young parents often means having young grandparents. Mom was eighteen when I was born. For much of my childhood, I enjoyed both grandmothers and grandfathers and three great grandmothers. I loved the reaction I would get from people when … Continue reading
When I started writing “bite” I had no idea what blogs were or how exposed it could leave me and my family feeling. I naively typed away, whatever musings were swirling around in my head, figuring my only readers would … Continue reading
I’ve lusted after tarte tatin since I began cooking. Given that commercial puff pastry has been available at the super market for years, I’m not sure why I’ve been so timid to try it. Over the weekend, I threw caution … Continue reading
The most wonderful thing about being back in the city is reconnecting with our friends. Grabbing a coffee mid afternoon at one of the local coffee shops, dinner parties, dinner out and house parties. Maritimers are famous for their wonderful … Continue reading
I thought for a moment that I might not go back to the city. It’s been a perfect summer. Zucchini blossoms stuffed with homemade ricotta then deep fried and drizzled with marinara I can’t blog about everything we eat. I’d never … Continue reading
Months ago, a friend sincerely said to me, “I’m so sick of reading about your perfect kids!” I tried not to react. I tried harder not to breathe. Breathing would allow me to cry. I needed to feign professionalism; a … Continue reading
When you’re the mother of three little girls who my girls are twenty seven love bread and when they were little would choose it, hands down, over all other food, you bake a lot of homemade bread. I was constantly on the … Continue reading
I asked my daughter Meg if she would write a post for my blog last year. I found this in my inbox today… “Mom it’s not my favorite”. When I was growing up, my mom would often hear those words … Continue reading
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